Independent Evaluation at ADB
Updated: 30 July 2010

Spotlight

Sector Synthesis on Irrigation and Drainage

This sector synthesis report consolidates and presents up-to-date key evaluation findings and lessons in the irrigation and drainage sector supported by ADB across its developing member countries to inform future project preparation and implementation. This report identifies key factors affecting project performance, and highlights the major issues and lessons that are useful to the operation of ongoing and formulation of future projects and/or programs in the sector. This is the second such report in the sector, and it builds on the findings of the May 1995 sector synthesis report. Read the complete report. [ PDF: 312 kb | 50 pages ]

Recent Postings

Reducing Carbon Emissions from Transport Projects - Evaluation Brief [PDF]
This study evaluates the likely impact of ADB's transport portfolio on carbon emissions. It contributes to the development of more standardized methodologies for transport project carbon emissions impact assessment and portfolio benchmarking. The current tools used for this study establish the framework for developing a carbon footprint measurement mechanism for ADB transport projects.

Evaluation of the Environment and Social Program in Lao People's Democratic Republic (Loan 1867-LAO)
This evaluation will assess the performance of the Environment and Social Program in Lao PDR and provide inputs into three broader evaluations in the country being carried out by the Independent Evaluation Department: program evaluations in the transport and energy sectors, and a country assistance program evaluation.

2009 Annual Report on Acting on Recommendations [PDF]
Annual Report 2009 on the tracking and implementation ADB's recommendations since 1982.

ADB Assistance for PPPs in Infrastructure Development [PDF]
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have been gaining recognition in many developing member countries as an important means of mobilizing private sector capital ad expertise for infrastructure investments and service provision. The special evaluation study1 evaluates the performance of ADB's public and private sector operations in support of PPPs in the power, transport, and water sectors, and the development of related policy, legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks in the past two decades (1988-2008).

India: Gujarat Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Project [PDF]
Validates the completion report's assessment of the project designed to reconstruct and restore essential infrastructure in the earthquake-affected areas of Jamnagar, Kachchh, Patan, Rajkot and Surendranagar districts in India. IED overall assessment: Successful